At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.
The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine rule judgment and to define a phased strategy for the South African aviation industry.
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation signs a cooperation protocol between the Civil Aviation Authority and the Central Department of Aviation Accidents to enhance safety standards in line with ICAO and Chicago Convention requirements.
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion, marking a new era for the nation’s aviation industry.
The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine rule judgment and to define a phased strategy for the South African aviation industry.
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as the twin engines driving aviation’s future — especially in Africa.
ICAO’s new focus on social sustainability links decent work to aviation safety. How Africa’s aviation sector can build safer skies through fair work culture.
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided the following update regarding the ongoing instrument flight procedure maintenance programme at three international airports. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport The instrument landing system (ILS) procedure for Runway 26 at the airport had to be suspended this week in order…
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as the twin engines driving aviation’s future — especially in Africa.
EASA and IATA reveal a robust plan to combat rising GNSS interference, focusing on reporting, mitigation, airspace safety, and global aviation co-ordination.
Angola’s aviation security system achieves high ICAO audit scores, signalling strong compliance ahead of the new Dr António Agostinho Neto Airport launch.
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority has responded to the EU’s inclusion of Tanzanian-certified airlines on the Air Safety List with clear measures to maintain international connectivity and ensure continued aviation safety. Domestic and regional operations remain unaffected as engagement with the EU continues.
South Africa’s aviation industry faces turmoil as SACAA enforces a 12-year engine overhaul rule, grounding aircraft and threatening jobs and businesses.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) clarifies the withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and its impact on 12-year engine overhaul requirements. The update affects general aviation operators using Textron Lycoming and Teledyne Continental engines, with compliance required by November 2024. The engines affected in this dispute are: Textron Lycoming and Teledyne Continental.
IATA projects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will double to 2 million tonnes in 2025—just 0.7% of global airline fuel needs. High costs and flawed mandates in Europe threaten progress, while India emerges as a key player in global SAF policy.
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, banning all air carriers certified in Tanzania and Suriname from operating in the EU due to serious safety oversight deficiencies.
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) celebrates 39 years of progress, outlining major reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and renewed commitments to aviation safety, innovation, and regional leadership in West Africa.
Captain Derrick Luembe of the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority has assumed chairmanship of the African Flight Procedures Programme Steering Committee. The article highlights key decisions from the 11th AFPP meeting, including the launch of Phase IV, focusing on PANS-OPS compliance and aviation safety across Africa.
South Africa’s Department of Transport has released the Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy for public comment. The policy outlines the country’s aviation strategy on safety, infrastructure, economic regulation, transformation, and environmental goals, with submissions invited within 30 days.
During Aviation Awareness Week, Liberia’s Transport Minister, Honourable Sirleaf Ralph Tyler, called for the country’s aviation sector to be declared a national emergency, citing its vital role in national development and economic growth.
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has suspended all operations of Tanzanian-registered helicopters effective 8 May 2025, pending a full recertification process to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
Namibia is preparing to take control of air traffic services over its oceanic and southern airspace from South Africa, following infrastructure upgrades, regulatory improvements, and a successful ICAO audit.
South Africa’s Department of Transport has issued a tender to appoint a consultant to advise the Regulating Committee on tariff permissions for ACSA and ATNS for the 2026/27–2030/31 period, ensuring compliance with aviation regulation and international best practice.
The South African Department of Transport is seeking a service provider to develop and manage a centralised Aviation Licensing System, aiming to improve efficiency, security, and compliance for domestic and international air services.
